Exploring Agile and SAFe Concepts

What are the four values of the Agile Manifesto?

• Comprehensive documentation over working software.

• Contract negotiation over customer collaboration.

• 1. Individuals and interactions over processes and tools. 2. Working software over comprehensive documentation. 3. Customer collaboration over contract negotiation. 4. Responding to change over following a plan.

• Processes and tools over individuals and interactions.

How does the SAFe framework enhance Agile practices?

• SAFe eliminates the need for collaboration between teams.

• SAFe enhances Agile by providing a scalable framework that aligns teams and improves collaboration across the organization.

• SAFe limits Agile practices to small teams only.

• SAFe focuses solely on individual performance rather than team alignment.

What role does a Product Owner play in SAFe?

• The Product Owner manages the development team directly.

• The Product Owner conducts market research and sales strategies.

• The Product Owner in SAFe prioritizes the product backlog and ensures value delivery.

• The Product Owner is responsible for coding the product features.

What is the purpose of PI Planning in SAFe?

• To conduct performance reviews for team members

• The purpose of PI Planning in SAFe is to align teams on a shared mission and plan for the upcoming Program Increment.

• To define team roles and responsibilities

• To create a budget for the upcoming quarter

How long is a typical Program Increment (PI) in SAFe?

• 4 to 6 weeks

• 16 to 20 weeks

• 8 to 12 weeks

• 2 to 3 months

What is the significance of iteration planning in Agile?

• Iteration planning ensures focused work, prioritization, and team alignment in Agile.

• Iteration planning is only for project managers.

• Iteration planning eliminates the need for team collaboration.

• Iteration planning focuses solely on individual performance.

What are the key components of a PI Planning event?

• Retrospective analysis and feedback sessions

• Daily stand-up meetings

• Budget allocation and resource management

• Key components of a PI Planning event include vision setting, objectives definition, team breakouts, plan review, and program board finalization.

Who is responsible for facilitating PI Planning?

• Scrum Master

• Team Member

• Release Train Engineer (RTE)

• Product Owner

What is the role of the Release Train Engineer (RTE) in SAFe?

• The RTE facilitates and coordinates the Agile Release Train, ensuring alignment and continuous improvement.

• The RTE defines the product roadmap for the Agile Release Train.

• The RTE manages the budget for the Agile Release Train.

• The RTE is responsible for hiring new team members.

How does SAFe define the concept of 'Built-In Quality'?

• Built-In Quality means only the final product is assessed for quality.

• Built-In Quality is the practice of integrating quality into every aspect of the development process.

• Built-In Quality focuses solely on testing at the end of the development cycle.

• Built-In Quality is about reducing costs by cutting corners on quality.